Meet Dasha, Solitude's Adorable New Avalanche Rescue Dog In Training

The avalanche dog team at Solitude Mountain Resort, Utah, is getting a whole lot cuter. 

The resort, in a social media post, introduced Dasha, a black nine-week-old Australian Shepherd Lab mix, alongside her patrol handler, PJ.

For now, she’s a puppy still learning the ropes. But before long, Dasha could be on the front lines, helping sniff out skiers stuck in the snow. Check out more photos of Dasha below.

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